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Today I want to talk about collagen. Unfortunately, as we age our bodies get depleted of so many nutrients and other vitally important things that keep us moving and happy with ourselves. Lacking in collagen hits home in a big way for me because I’ve always had beautiful skin, people have always commented on my skin, and now it’s what I dislike most about myself when I look in the mirror. I’ve been looking closely for a supplement to help me restore the collagen levels I need to improve elasticity, vibrancy, and hydration. I came across the top 10 collagen killers, which I will talk about, but first, here are some facts about collagen from Dr. Axe:​

The typical woman can expect to lose about 1 to 2 percent of her body’s collagen every year

This loss typically begins in the mid-30s

This rate increases as a person hits 40, 50 and beyond

By the time a woman reaches 40 years old, she will likely have lost 10 to 20 percent of her total collagen

A woman in her 50s will have significantly less collagen available than she did in her teens, 20s or 30s

Collagen production in an 80-year-old is up to 75 percent less than someone 30 or younger

10 Surprising Collagen Killers

Poor sleep

Excess sugar consumption

Injuries and unhealthy joints

High cortisol from emotional stress

Sun overexposure

Diet low in antioxidants

Sitting all day and lack of activity

Poor gut health

Nutrient shortfalls of vitamin C and zinc

Free radicals

The Top 5 Collagen Boosters

Chicken Bone Broth (preferably simmered for 48 hours with bones, along with tendons and ligaments for the most collagen)

This is why I’ve decided to take a multi-collagen protein supplement and I can’t wait to get started and see what it does for my joints and skin. Being able to move freely without pain and to restore the most important organ in my body, my skin, is very important to me. It isjust as important as what goes into my mouth to fuel my body and give it the nutrition it needs. I can’t wait to see what results I will get and will keep you posted if it works.